Faces In Places

Go Red plans The Go Red for Women Luncheon “Purse-inalities” Committee Chairs met at Café 111 to look over a few filled purses and red fair trade scarves set for the silent auction on Feb. 21. The event benefits the American Heart Association and takes place at the Old Post Office. Pictured are (from left) co-chair Peggy Annakin, Betsy Hopkins of Uncharted International, Kathy Scheller and co-chair Stephanie Morris. For more information or tickets, go to www.evansvillegored.org

Gospel evening A unique item auctioned at the Colour of Humanity Gala the Color Purple was a dinner party for eight hosted by VenuWorks followed by an evening at the Victory for Gospel Night. A menu of soul food greeted Kathie and Steve Bugg’s guests, and was served on the Club Level at the Ford Center. Posing are (front row) Julie Richardson and Yvonne Wasson, (standing from left) Bud Richardson, Kevin and Mureena Wells and hosts Kathie and Steve Bugg.

Gala Tasting St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital Foundation’s Gala Committee gathered at St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium to choose the menu for an upcoming gala. Drs. Walter Hancock and Rick Yeager will be honored alongside Dr. Jane Burger, D.C. Among the evening’s events will be their famous Eat it Now: dessert auction. The date is March 7 and the price is $75 per person. Table sponsorships are also available. From left, waiting to begin the tasting are Brooke Wagner, Deb Boyer, Maggie Speicher, Janet Raisor, Linda Andreas, Betty Meinert, Gala Chair Nancy Parker and Robert Bailey, director, food and nutrition services of TouchPoint. For more information, contact Brooke at 812-485-5850.

Epworth opening Almost 3,000 visitors toured the recently completed Epworth Crossing, the culmination of a four-year planning process involving research and study of some of the most innovative and advanced outpatient facilities. Accompanying state-of-the-art medical equipment are works of art throughout. A digital fiber wall hanging created by Karen and Larry Hampton and titled Tranquillity is displayed near the entrance. Posing in front of the work is Bernadette Pohl (the artist’s mom), Karen Hampton, St. Mary’s Medical Center COO Gwen Sandefur and Karen’s sister, Janet Becht.

Habitat dedication Sara Johnson and her husband Duan are new homeowners of a Habitat house. Tricia Hollander Henning was a sponsor and made comments at the dedication. In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, the family of Ron and Kathy Hollander helped sponsor the build, with the support of Resurrection Church and School. Students from UE participated in a new certificate program and helped build the Johnson family home. Pictured are new owners Sara and Duan Johnson and Interim Executive Director of Habitat Steve Smith.

Toyota sponsors EVSC Choral Festival The two-day Toyota sponsored EVSC Choral Festival boasted more than 300 elementary, middle and high school aged students. Held in the Jerry R. Hoover Performing Arts Center at North High School, the culminating concert was performed to a sold-out audience. Pictured (left to right) are tired music teachers Kittye Kuester, Jennifer Pruden, Vicki Carter, Mary Fillinghim and Karen Myers.

Happy McBirthday Mr. Herman McGregor celebrated his 90th birthday at Independent Square near the Deaconess Main Campus. Mr. Mac, as he is called by the children he reads to at the Deaconess Child Enrichment Center (day care), also makes coffee for the staff, and was a University of Evansville professor. From the left are Terry Lampton, Celeste McGregor, Mike McGregor, Herman “Mac” McGregor, KewBee McDonald, Diane Meier and Ray Minton.

A Chocolate Affair Guests crowded the Wayne Henning Atrium of the Old National Bank Building to celebrate the 17th annual Lampion: A Chocolate Affair. The event supports more than 3,000 children and adults who depend on Lampion Center each year. Pictured (from left) are Emily Morrison, Lynn Kyle and Jennifer Childress.

Katie’s baby shower Katie Kuhlenschmidt Thewes came home from New York and was treated to a baby shower for her first child, Teddy, appropriately named for his late grandfather, Ted Kuhlenschmidt. Pictured (from left) are Katie Kuhlenschmidt Thewes, Brandi Kuhlenschmidt and Amy Bryan (seated).

Black History Black History Month kicked off a day early and in celebrity style. The Third Annual Soul Writers’ Guild Book Fair at the Evansville African American Museum featured author Frank X. Walker (center), the 2013-14 Commonwealth of Kentucky Poet Laureate and 2014 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Literature. Stopping for a quick picture at the book fair and Soul Food buffet with Walker are (from left) Angela Williams, Sondra Matthews, Marvaline Prince and Aretha Graves.

Kiwanis Visiting the Downtown Kiwanis lunch meeting this week were Diane Masterson and Glenn Claybaugh, who were promoting the upcoming Riley Hospital Walk-a-thin coming up March 1. Glenn and Diane said the walk begins with registration at 9 and the walk at 10 at Eastland Mall. Over the years Kiwanians in Evansville have raised more than $300,000 for Riley.